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Alice Teh
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I'm currently based in Penang and is in love with her blog, books and camera. Am totally addicted to black coffee (no sugar and cream, please) and nasi lemak makes me a happy, happy girl. When not reading (or working), I’m a shutterbug using mostly my good ol' Nikon D40 (and now I'm obsessed with my iPhone) to take the photos you see here in this blog. The Amazon Kindle, Dell Mini (a Netbook), Loverboy Bear (a hunkish teddy from Vermont), and Combat Bear (a plush teddy from Rhode Island) are a few of my favorite things. RSS me. And get connected through Email, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Friday, August 01, 2008

Bunch of Tulips Award

A pleasant surprise awaits me when I visited Rachel at Heart of Rachel. She has received a few bloggie awards and is so sweet to pass one of them, the Bunch of Tulips Award award to me. Bless you, Rachel! I'm passing it on to Melody (I know you love tulips!), Julia, Wendy, Jen (NZ), and Barbara H.. I hope you'll like it.

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Many weeks back in church, Aunty Poh Lin whom I met in May 2007 passed me a note through her domestic helper while the worship service was on. I was touched by the short note she wrote. I know it is very hard and energy-consuming for her to use her hands and fingers due to her infirmity, so I'm touched by her simple gesture. This is what her note said (I am not able to make out some words so it's going to look a little disconnected):


A miracle! Hi Alice, [...] article on me in FGA Rejoice mag an old friend found me by reading it. Haven't seen her since 1976! Poh Lin

I'm blessed by Aunty PL in the sense that I know how the article (page 1, page 2) had helped her connect with people who mean a lot to her. Aunty PL, thank you for taking this huge effort to let me know. You're such a blessing to all of us!

9 commented:

Melody said...

Thank you so much for the award, Alice! I LOVE tulips! :D (And I know you love them too!)

Aunty Poh Lin is one optimistic and courageous lady! I hope everything goes well with her.

Alice Teh said...

You're most welcome, Melody! Glad you love the flowers! :D

She is such an inspiration and a great example to the people around her. Thanks for your well wishes!

Julia said...

Alice - thanks for the beautiful, colorsful Tulips! It happen to be my favorite flowers! I just post the award at my blog, come on over and check it out! :)

Barbara H. said...

Thanks for the tulips! They are beautiful!

Our Home Schooler and Jen said...

thanks Alice they are beuatiful
have a nice weekend my dear friend

jen

Heart of Rachel said...

You're very welcome Alice. Thanks for spreading it to your friends.

That's a sweet gesture from your Aunty Poh Lin. The wonderful thought and great effort makes it very special.

Alice Teh said...

Hi Julia! It's so nice to know that tulips are the favourite flowers for you, Melody and me. ehehe... I've checked out your post and I'm fighting with the ants to get to you. You're too sweet!

My pleasure, Barbara! It's as beautiful as you and bless your heart!

You're welcome, Jen! You have a great weekend with your boys too. :)

Hi Rachel! It's a joy to share the tulips with others - thank you for the award!

Julia said...

Hey Alice, it more sweeter getting the award from you :)

Alice Teh said...

Even sweeter giving it to you, Julia :)

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